Abstract:
The goal of this study was to examine and address critical knowledge gaps and develop an understanding of both the positive and negative societal outcomes resulting from the public health measures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in Nunavut and the interventions being undertaken to promote positive well-being. Data collection for this study included narrative, in-person interviews in Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Baker Lake, and Cambridge Bay between September 2022 and January 2023. A total of 70 participants were interviewed for this study. Community highlighted challenges, such as crowding and food insecurity, and concern for the collective wellbeing of the community. Strengths included financials supports, food sharing, and maintaining community connections over a distance. Recommendations included a focus on holistic health such as 1) public education and awareness about communicable disease, 2) financial supports, 3) housing, 4) access to healthcare, 5) focus on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, 6) mental-health and addiction supports, and 7) community spaces. Community members described both strengths and challenges they believe impacted their experiences and service delivery as well as recommendations for the future.
摘要:
这项研究的目的是检查和解决关键的知识差距,并了解与努纳武特COVID-19大流行相关的公共卫生措施以及为促进积极福祉而采取的干预措施所产生的积极和消极社会结果。这项研究的数据收集包括叙述,在Iqaluit的面对面采访,兰金进口,贝克湖,剑桥湾,2022年9月至2023年1月。本研究共采访了70名参与者。社区强调挑战,比如拥挤和粮食不安全,以及对社区集体福祉的关注。优势包括财务支持,食物分享,并在一定距离内保持社区联系。建议包括关注整体健康,例如1)公众教育和对传染病的认识,2)财政支持,3)住房,4)获得医疗保健,5)专注于因纽特人Qaujimajatuqangit,6)心理健康和成瘾支持,7)社区空间。社区成员描述了他们认为影响他们的经验和服务交付的优势和挑战,以及对未来的建议。